Atlanta MARTA Breeze Card Now Available in Apple Wallet
- On May 27, 2026, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) expanded its digital payment capabilities by integrating the Breeze Card into the Apple Wallet app.
- The integration streamlines the boarding process by removing the need for physical plastic cards, shifting transit payments into a digital ecosystem already used by many Apple device owners...
- Users can add the Breeze Card to their Apple Wallet by opening the app and selecting the plus sign located in the top-right corner.
On May 27, 2026, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) expanded its digital payment capabilities by integrating the Breeze Card into the Apple Wallet app. This update allows commuters in the Atlanta, Georgia area to tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to pay fares at train stations and on buses.
The integration streamlines the boarding process by removing the need for physical plastic cards, shifting transit payments into a digital ecosystem already used by many Apple device owners for credit cards and identification.
Integration and Setup Process
Users can add the Breeze Card to their Apple Wallet by opening the app and selecting the plus sign located in the top-right corner. From there, users select Transit Card, scroll to find the Breeze Card, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The system supports direct funding within the Apple Wallet interface. Commuters can choose between pay-per-ride options or purchase discounted passes designed for multiple rides, providing flexibility based on the user’s commuting frequency.
Express Mode and Power Reserve
A significant technical component of this rollout is the support for Express Mode. This feature allows commuters to hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment reader to pay for their ride without the need to wake or unlock the device.
Express Mode includes a power reserve capability, allowing the transit card to function for up to five hours after an iPhone has run out of battery. This ensures that users are not stranded due to a depleted device.
To activate this functionality, users must enable Express Transit for the specific card within the Settings app under the Wallet & Apple Pay menu.
Cross-Platform Availability
The addition of Apple Wallet support follows a broader push toward digital ticketing for MARTA. Earlier in May 2026, the Breeze Card became available for use within the Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet applications.
With the May 27, 2026 launch for Apple users, MARTA now provides digital fare payment options across the three major mobile wallet platforms, standardizing the tap-to-pay experience for the majority of smartphone users in the region.